Mark Robinson, a Republican from North Carolina running for governor, has stated that he’s going to take legal action against liberal news network CNN after they put out an investigative piece that allegedly links him to some very lewd and offensive remarks that were posted on an adult website well over a decade ago. Hey, even if Robinson did make the comments — there’s no confirmation that he did by the way — it’s ancient history. People change over time and mature. Why should he or anyone else be dragged for comments made over 10 years ago? People do stupid things all the time. What matters is who he is today and what is platform is to make life better for the residents of his state.
Robinson, the current lieutenant governor, has denied the allegations the piece made against him and believes they are part of an attempt by the left to run his gubernatorial campaign off the rails.
“We absolutely are [taking action],” Robinson went on to say during an interview on Monday. “We’re in talks right now, everything up to legal counsel to take CNN to task for what they have done to us. We are going after them. We are going to go after them for what they’ve done.”
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The allegations stem from a CNN KFile report that tied Robinson to derogatory comments made under the username “minisoldr” on a pornography website. The controversial remarks, which CNN claims date back more than a decade, include racially charged statements and support for extreme positions that are in stark contrast to his current public platform. Robinson has firmly denied the accusations, arguing that they are fabricated and meant to distract voters from the real issues facing North Carolinians.
“Make no mistake about it. We are not going to let CNN throw us off of our mission,” Robinson declared. “Our mission is to win this race. And quite frankly, I am dismayed about the fact, as I said before, think about how many people out there right now, right in this place where we are right now who are hooked on fentanyl, who are hooked on opioids and how many will die tonight because of it? Think about what’s going on on our border. Think about what’s going on on the world stage.”
“You better understand, I am coming after CNN full throttle,” Robinson told reporters. “But we’ve got to put the people first, and in order to do that, we’ve got to concentrate on this campaign. And that is exactly what we’re going to do.”
“This is not the first time Robinson has taken aim at the media. In his rise to political prominence, he has frequently clashed with outlets he sees as biased, claiming that they do not cover the real issues facing everyday Americans,” TPN’s article stated.
Robinson has always been a die-hard advocate for conservative values, having found himself in headlines in the past for taking bold stands on issues concerning abortion and transgenderism. He’s the kind of man who doesn’t make apologies for speaking the truth, especially when calling out his opponents and the media outlets that he feels are working to mislead the general public.
According to CNN, in past online comments, Robinson made controversial statements including dismissing a celebrity’s abortion and making derogatory remarks about race and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. He was accused of using offensive language, which led to accusations of white supremacy. Robinson also faced allegations about frequenting pornography shops in the 1990s and 2000s, which his spokesperson denied. Before accusations rocked Robinson’s campaign last Thursday, he was narrowing the gap in the polls against his Democratic opponent, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein. Stein, who has held various political roles in the state, is vying to become North Carolina’s first Jewish governor, but Robinson’s message has resonated with many voters who feel disillusioned with the status quo.
“As the gubernatorial race enters its final weeks, the legal battle between Robinson and CNN could become a central narrative. For now, Robinson remains defiant, refusing to back down,” the article concluded.